What does Carmichael mean?

Carmichael as a boys' name is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Carmichael is "follower of Michael". Possibly refers to partisans of Saint Michael.

STARTS WITH Car-

ASSOCIATED WITH scottish, gaelic, follower (servant), saint

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How popular is Carmichael?

Carmichael is an unusual given name for males but a very prominent last name for both adults and children (#1729 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Brickel, Caddice, Cadfael, Callice, Campbel, Canice, Carel, Carlile, Carlisle, Carman, Carmel, Carmeli, Carmelo▲, Carmen▼, Carmin, Carmine, Carmino, Carnahan, Carrick, Cartier, Carvel, Carvil, Carville, Casmire, Cassiel, Cathal, Comhghall, Cormic, Cormick, Crichton, Curtice, Darcel, Dariel▲, Herschel▼, Hirschel, Jamael, Jamiel, Johnmichael, Kadmiel, Karmel, Marcel▲, Marchall, Marischal, Marischall, Marschal, Micael, Michael▼, Michel▼, Michiel, Mychael, Raphael▲, Sachiel, Samael, Satchel and Vachel. These names tend to be more frequently used than Carmichael.